How to apply for a ration card online?

A ration card is a document issued by the Department of Food, Supplies, and Consumer Supplies that seeks to offer subsidized food and supplies to citizens of the nation. The ration card is also a crucial document for proving one’s identification around the country. This article aims to provide information on the qualifying requirements, documents necessary, and application method.

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Documents Required for Ration Card Application

1. Each family member must have a passport-sized photo verified by a Gazette Officer.

2. Telephone Bill

3. Bill Passbook

4. Electricity Bill

5. Receipt for house rent

How to Apply for a Ration Card online?

1. Visit the Department of Food’s official website.

2. When you click on the Food Security section of the website, the application form will appear on the screen.

3. The applicant must provide the essential information in the right manner and submit supporting documents.

4. After you’ve submitted all of your documents and completed the application form, click the Submit button.

5. The ration card application number can be written down and used to follow the status of the ration card application.

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How to Check the Status of Ration Card Online?

1. Applicants can check the progress of their ration card application online by completing these steps:

2. Visit the Department of Food, Supplies, and Consumer Goods’ official website.

3. Check out the ‘Citizen’s Corner’ section.

4. From the list of options, choose the ‘Track Food Security Application.’

5. After selecting the option, the applicant must provide various details, including

6. After selecting the option, the applicant must provide various details, including

(i) New ration card number

(ii) Old ration card number 

(iii) NFS application ID and Online Citizen ID

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How to Download Ration Card?

1. Visit the Department of Food, Supplies, and Consumer Affairs’ official website.

2. On the site, look for the “Citizen Corner” section.

3. Select the option to generate an e-card.

4. Enter the necessary information, such as the ration card number, Aadhaar number, date of birth, and the registered mobile number provided at the time of registration.

5. Click the ‘Submit’ button.

6. When finished, the e-ration card will be shown on the screen and can be downloaded by selecting the ‘download’ option.